'Candidatus Phytoplasma rubi'(PHYPRU)
Distribution details in Belgium
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated
2019: Present, restricted distribution
First recorded in: 2018
First recorded in: 2018
In May 2018, stunted blackberry (Rubus fruticosus cv. Obsidian) plants were observed in a small-scale organic farm in West Flanders. Diseased plants were also displaying severe stunting, leaf yellowing and distortions. Other blackberry cultivars grown on that farm did not seem affected.
* De Jonghe K, Goedefroit T (2019) First report of 'Candidatus Phytoplasma rubi' on blackberry in Belgium. New Disease Reports 39, 19. http://dx.doi.org/10.5197/j.2044-0588.2019.039.019
| Country | State | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | Present, widespread | ||
| Netherlands | Present, widespread |